Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Moon
Sun
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
Receptive
Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
Not Available
Not Available
Ring Metal
Not Available
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Deities
Diana
Isis
Not to wear with
Not Available
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Powers
Love
Protection, Wealth
Birthstone
Planetary
Cancer
Not Available
Talisman
Not Available
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
1.54-1.55
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
None
0.02
18
Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.527
1.64-1.69
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.006-0.007
0.036
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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